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  1. Awesome, thank you for all the info. Going to create a test round sans powder using Hodgdon's guideline load and see if it plunks. I'll also give George's recipe a go and chrono it as soon as I get the chance.
  2. Been reloading coated lead using a tried and true recipe but I saw Berry's in stock and purchased. Right now I'm using Titegroup but also have ACC #2, and V320 on hand to switch to if needed. I'm trying to find a starting point but not having much luck even with the search and google. Hodgdon has data with COAL of 1.150" but I'm not sure if my Glock 19 would be up for that length as it seems to have a short throat. I've had issues with the plunk test using the coated lead cartridges with anything more than 1.130" COAL. and those are RN as well. If anyone has experience with Berry's 124gr plated RN bullets and TG, I'd appreciate some feedback, especially if the COAL is shorter than what's recommended by Hodgdon. Thanks in advance!
  3. I've read on several forums complaining of accelerated barrel wear due to frangible use. As long as the bullets themselves are not breaking apart within the barrel and causing damage, I should be good to go since I'm using regular small pistol primers, which are not lead free and will not crystallize under heat and pressure. Once I load up some and do some movement drills in the shoot house, I'll take a look and see if I observe any damage. I don't think the 500 I ordered will be enough to eff up a glock barrel.
  4. Gotcha, I'll keep that in mind going forward. Right now I have the slightlest crimp set. I guess if I take the plunge, I should just test it out and see if that setting cracks the bullet.
  5. I'm interested in loading some frangible cartridges for a nearby shoot house. Anyone have experience using frangiblebullets.com? In addition, the site recommends I use 85 grain 9mm jacketed round load data for their 65 grain bullets. Would load data provided by https://drtammo.com/load-data/ be valid regardless of the fact that they are for JHP bullets? I'd like to get opinions and shared experiences from the community here. Thanks all.
  6. Yup. It's been hands on learning for the last week.
  7. My G19 is what's giving me a headache. I managed to play with the expander and seating die to a point where the cartridge finally passes the plunk test. Funny enough, the CZ P10C and HK VP9 have no problems with longer OAL cartridges. So obvious. Yes, I'll keep an eye on that. I'll make sure I shoot from bench rest position and take note of where the brass lands.
  8. Bah, sorry for the confusion. Besides using a borrowed chrono, that's it. Thanks for the heads up. I have read opinion pieces contradicting each other and I thought to myself - better safe than sorry - and taking a look at the case and spent primer is something I do anyway so it's not a big deal. I guess my big takeaway from this post is that I should really get someone reliable I can borrow a chorno from or just bite the bullet and buy one!
  9. Based on your data, I’ll see if I can create a comparable load and hopefully test it out this weekend at the range. Thank you! So far I like the look at feel of the DG Bullets. The bullets I checked out of the bag seem pretty consistent. I’ve noted nothing in the way of casting issues. Here are some specs for the 135 grain bullets: Diameter at base: 0.3555 Height from Base to tip: 0.6230 Weight: 136.0, 135.7, 135.8 <- checked 3 bullets I’m not entirely sure what’s acceptable in terms of weight of the casted and coated bullets. I’ve also not had the chance to shoot any as of yet. I’m still in the process of figuring out a stable and favorite load. I’ll have to wait until the weekend to do so. That’s good however, since I want to spend the time between now and then to load a few up, label them, and have them ready to go. I’ll look into some of those 147 grain bullets as well. I may also use the 147 data’s max, cut out like 10% and use that as the starting load. I’ve read that somewhere in this forum...I’ll search for it before I go off trying to blow my barrel.
  10. Thanks again for the advice. I'm definitely aware of issues with overcrimping as I have been pressing dummy cartridges and adjusting the seating/crimping die (I'm using Lee 3 set dies). I've backed out the die to allow for the belling to flatten but that's it and it seems to be working fine. When I pulled, there was barely a faint line and no impression in the bullet after pulling them. I'm also using a Lyman 9mm gauge to check for headspace along with the Glock, CZ and HK barrels. I'm playing everything safe until I'm more comfortable about getting creative with my loads. I've shot a few USPSA matches in the Production class last year. I missed the big classifier match back in July and I was hoping to do it this year but with the pandemic, chances are slim. My location and availability of ranges makes shooting sports a difficult hobby to freely enjoy. I'll keep your feedback in mind. I've come up with a few ideas while reading your replies. To the garage!
  11. Thanks for the feedback looking4reloadingdeals, I have loaded a few dummy rounds - no primer, powder. I do have some new brass (Star Line) and some mixed (SIG, FC, Geco). Between the mixed brass, Geco was pretty inconsistent. The cartridges passed the plunk test anywhere from 1.1351 to 1.1280. SIGs sucked, they seem to have trouble accommodating the bullets and I cannot even use the cartridge gauge to test them so I've put them aside for now. The FC brass has measured from 1.1285 to 1.1240 to pass the plunk test. Taking my inexperience into account, I think I'll stick with new brass for now just for the sake of sanity and consistency. So far, the Star Line brass has been pretty consistent in required OAL to pass the plunk test at about 1.1250 - 1.1240. I've so far, looked up loading data in the Lyman manual, Hornady Manual, Sierra, Hodgdon (not a fan of their redesigned loading data site), Western Powders and Bayou Bullets testing data a user shared on this forum. I think I'll start with a low 3.3 to 3.5 charge of AAC #2 and seat the bullet at 1.1250-ish. That's a bit low but it should at the very least be safe and I'll check the brass and spent primer for pressure signs. I found a user on this forum by the name of onebadeye (I think) that used AAC #2 at 3.3 grains with a 1.125 OAL to reach 125.9 pf. If that works, I think I'll be happy to start there. If anyone else has any feedback or thoughts or personal experience, I welcome it. I never start anything without an open mind and willingness to learn. Thanks all.
  12. Hey folks, I’ve been a lurker for a long while but the time has come to post and ask a question. I’m sitting a bunch of DG Bullets, specifically, 135 gr. Round nose. I’ve been searching here and bunch of other forums for data that I can experiment with but with little luck. Most OAL I’ve seen state 1.155 to 1.150. My pistols have short chambers I guess since I cannot pass the cartridges when I do plunk tests until I hit less than 1.1310 or slightly shorter (1.1240) depending on the brass. My questions is, does anyone else here have experience loading cartridges using 135 gr. DG Bullets with a compact pistol such as G19 Gen5 and CZ P10C? I’m fairly new to reloading so I’m a little gun shy about too far from proven recipes. I have access to WSF and AAC#2 powders. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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